custom uniform packages, Rawlings helmets, and a variety of caps and visors offered by Outdoor Cap and Pacific Headwear.

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1 All-Star Team Of Sponsors & Partners BABE RUTH LEAGUE, INC. WORKS HARD TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF O U R L E A G U E S AND ARE VERY PLEASED WITH THE ALL-STAR CALIBER TEAM OF SPONSORS WE HAVE BEHIND US. SOME OF THE BEST AND MOST RECOGNIZED NAMES IN THE INDUSTRY ARE AVAILABLE TO ASSIST OUR LEAGUES AND COMMISSIONERS. Anaconda Sports The Babe Ruth Store Anaconda Sports, the official supplier to Babe Ruth League, Inc., can help stretch your league s budget. They offer the lowest prices, quality service, and most important, has all of the leagues needs covered, whether it is baseballs, softballs, uniforms, bats, umpiring gear, as well as field equipment. The Babe Ruth Store, empowered by Anaconda, offers a website that is very informative and easy to follow. Please visit and click on the Babe Ruth Store so you can see all the sales programs offered by Babe Ruth League, including custom uniform packages, Rawlings helmets, and a variety of caps and visors offered by Outdoor Cap and Pacific Headwear. We urge all leagues to closely monitor the Babe Ruth Store for the many specials offered. This one-stop shopping opportunity will provide your league with what it needs to offer a successful program in For further information or to place an order, visit the Babe Ruth Store online or contact Anaconda Sports toll-free at Raising Adequate Funds We realize that raising adequate funds to administer a successful program is a demanding task and that our volunteers rely heavily on the services and products offered by Babe Ruth League TO HELP THEM GROW THEIR FUNDS. We are pleased to present you with a wealth of companies and ideas on how to do just that, as well as ways on how you can save money on uniforms, equipment, baseballs, softballs, and other necessary essentials.. Also, when a group is a part of the Babe Ruth League family, they can take comfort in knowing that the Ruth and Ripken names are two of the most respected names in youth sports. Using the Babe Ruth League brand definitely provides credibility to your league and goes a long way in helping your program generate those needed operational funds.

2 The Cap Emblem Program The Cap Emblem Program is back by popular demand. This option allows Babe Ruth leagues to purchase custom caps and visors that include the official logo of Cal Ripken Baseball, Babe Ruth Baseball or Babe Ruth Softball to satisfy the official shoulder emblem requirement for local league and tournament play. For the 2013 season, leagues have the choice to purchase customized caps and visors or replica Major/Minor League caps licensed by Outdoor Cap, Pacific Headwear, New Era or DeLong. As you can see, the Cap Emblem Option is a practical and inexpensive way to help your players experience a sense of accomplishment and pride, as well as satisfy the Babe Ruth League emblem requirements. Sports Authority Sports Authority is the Exclusive Sporting Goods Store of Babe Ruth League, Inc. They have a rich history, dating back almost a century, of being an industry leader in providing a wide assortment of quality, brand-name sporting goods. They realize their customers are passionate about the sports they pursue. Sports Authority knows they want to run faster, jump higher, hit the ball harder, carry their team to victory, and understand the passion that comes with being dedicated to a goal. So they are dedicated to providing their customers with the best shopping experience possible by consistently providing great brands at great values. In each league s 2013 kit, you will find a supply of Sports Authority coupons offering $10 off a purchase of $50 or more. Entertainment Fundraising The Official BRL Coupon Book Entertainment Book fundraisers work for any size group. They are filled with many 50% off and 2-for-1 coupons for your area on the things you do everyday like dining, shopping, movie tickets, services, travel, attractions and more. The NEW Official Babe Ruth League Coupon Book contains 40 great offers that are specifically selected for your zip code. Plus, each book includes hundreds of fantastic online offers. Everyone loves to save money, which makes this fundraiser easier to sell and helps you raise more money! You will also find that it s a whole lot easier selling the Official Babe Ruth League Coupon Book with your league photo and name on the cover. Call to speak with an Entertainment Fundraising representative to get started. You may also feel free to visit TSS Photography TSS Photography is the official photography company of Babe Ruth League. The program allows leagues to generate funds from photographs taken on local picture day or during tournament competition. For further information, please visit or call them toll-free at Babe Ruth T-Shirt Fundraiser Local leagues and commissioners are able to create and purchase personally designed t-shirts for $10 each, which includes shipping and handling. The minimum order is 24 t-shirts. Sizes are: Youth: Medium and Large; Adult: Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large and XX-Large. For further info or to place an order, contact Joe Smiegocki at BR Headquarters at For the 10th consecutive year, HERSHEY will continue its designation as the Official Candy fundraising product. Local leagues participating in the program benefit from the fundraising power of HERSHEY s leading brands. At the same time, leagues gain access to an exciting slate of incentives tailored to the needs and interest of the Babe Ruth League participants. Since HERSHEY offers everyone s favorite candy brands at great values, reaching your fundraising goals can be simpler and sweeter than ever. Call Babe Ruth Headquarters for the Hershey Distributor in your area.

3 Rawlings Sporting Goods Rawlings is the Official tournament Baseball and Softball for BRL, as well as the Official Helmet. Rawlings is the only brand baseball and softball to be used for all District, State, Regional and World Series competition. As part of the partnership, leagues will again be able to participate in the Rawlings Try It and Buy It promotion where current Babe Ruth Baseball, Cal Ripken Baseball and Babe Ruth Softball players who try or purchase a Rawlings helmet or bat are eligible to win one of two Try It and Buy It Grand Prizes where they and a guest will be provided with the opportunity to meet a Rawlings Major League Advisory Staff Member at a Major League ballpark. The winners and their guests will receive complimentary transportation, lodging and tickets to the game. Also, there will be several secondary prizes consisting of Rawlings equipment. For additional information, contest rules and a registration form, please visit efundraising efundraising is a leading figure in the fundraising industry. The company was created to help non-profit groups with a large selection of quality fundraising products at competitive prices, such as scratch cards, cookie dough, beef snacks, restaurant cards, t-shirts, and much more. Their team of experts is made up of people who have taken part in their fair share of fundraisers. They will be there for you every step of the way with insider tips and useful advice. Contact them today at American Sport Education Program The American Sport Education Program (ASEP) and Babe Ruth League have designed on-line courses for Babe Ruth League managers and coaches. All rostered managers and coaches are required to complete coaching education and certification. Just as players strive to better themselves, BRL wants its coaches to be able to take their coaching to the next level. For further information, please contact BRL Headquarters or visit and click on Coaching Certification. MUSCO LIGHTING Musco, the Official Lighting Company of Babe Ruth League, awards on an annual basis, four (4) Babe Ruth leagues with a $15,000 grant each to be used for the installation of a new lighting system or to refurbish an existing lighting system. For additional information, visit or Ripken Power Shred Who doesn t love Beef Jerky? Babe Ruth League, Inc. and Cal Ripken, Jr. have teamed up with Florio Sports to offer Ripken Power Shred, a jerky beef snack product made from American beef. Ripken Power Shred has become a big hit with baseball and softball players nationwide. It is available in three flavors: original, sweet n spicy and teriyaki and is available in 3-oz. resealable pouches and 0.75-oz. cans. For further information, to place an order, or to use as a FUNDRAISER, please visit

4 Youth Sports Nation is a positive fundraising plan for youth leagues. They are committed to changing the world by creating inspirational music and video promoting positive messages, role models and community. The Youth Sports Nation team consists of Founder Terry-T Butler (an alumnus of the Babe Ruth program), and a prestigious group of legendary players Joe Morgan, Frank Robinson, Vida Blue, Mike Norris, Fred Biletnikoff, Raymond Chester and Bill Russell. Youth Sports Nation can help you with an innovative fundraising program that provides a positive learning experience for youth, while entertaining you with great music. Their product, The Family Pack Vol. 1 The Elements of Success, is a all in one educational tool that consists of a family oriented, educational CD that targets all cultures, boys and girls, ages 5 and up. This unique fundraiser creates parent and youth interaction. Direction is diverse, R & B, alternative pop and an educational history book. Lyrical content addresses the importance of education, positive attitude, and captures the day and life of youth sports. What s unique is that based on your demographics, you are able to hand pick the songs that fit your league and request personalized packaging. Your league can earn a commission by sending your associates to Youth Sports Nation to purchase The Family Pack Vol 1 The Elements of Success. For further information, call or visit Go Coach Baseball This must have app for all involved in youth baseball was developed by the American Sports Education Program for Babe Ruth League, Inc. Go Coach Baseball offers 32 video clips and 11 animations demonstrating 34 skills and 26 drills to organize and run practices. Supplemental coaching tips and advice, safety guidelines and checklists, and guidance on season and practice plans will help coaches manage team activities beyond the Xs and Os. First-time coaches will attain excellent advice on teaching key baseball skills and organizing practices. More experienced coaches will find the app valuable, especially the drill section, as will parents of player wanting to assist their kids in practicing skills. Visit or for more information Babe Ruth League Promotional Catalog and Product Guide For information on all Babe Ruth League s partners and sponsors, please refer to the 2013 Promotional Catalog and Product Guide. From fundraising to equipment to insurance, the catalog contains a great representation of partners and sponsors to assist our leagues and commissioners. You can obtain a copy from BR Headquarters or view it online at ShowcaseU.com ShowcaseU.com is a Do-It- Yourself recruiting campaign. ShowcaseU provides high school student athletes with the resources to market themselves and all of their gifts, both athletic and academic, to the colleges of their choice. ShowcaseU increases their opportunity to be recruited by college coaches and pro scouts. For additional information or to start your profile today, visit

5 OxiClean OxiClean is the Official Stain Remover of Babe Ruth League, Inc. An oxygen-based stain fighter that s chlorine free and color safe, OxiClean, is designed for maximum strength stain removal in your laundry and around your home. The team at OxiClean understands participating in baseball and softball is a lot of fun, but it does result in some tough stain removals. We are excited to offer the Babe Ruth League membership a simple way to remove grass and dirt stains from baseball and softball uniforms. You no longer have to cringe during a game watching that uniform get dirty. By using OxiClean and following these simple tips, you can keep it looking like new for longer: Fit presoaking into the game plan. Get in the habit of immediately soaking soiled uniforms. Presoaking is just as important as washing when it comes to preserving the quality of uniforms beyond one season. The Babe Ruth League recommends soaking baseball uniforms in OxiClean Versatile Stain Remover to remove dirt, grass, perspiration and even caked in red clay stains. Activated by water, the unique OxiClean ingredients go to work unleashing bubbling oxygen power for effective stain removal that is safe to use on whites AND colors. MIX: 1 scoop (fill to line 4) per 1 gallon of water. Submerge stained items in solution after dissolved. SOAK: 1-6 hours. Depending on severity of stain, some stains may require more time to soak. WASH: as normal. Bench Chlorine Bleach. If misused, bleach can damage uniforms by weakening fabrics and eating holes in the fabric. Instead, add a scoop of OxiClean, along with your detergent, to every load of laundry to keep white baseball pants whiter and colored uniform tops brighter. This works great on jeans and school clothes too! Strike Out the Dryer. Making sure uniforms are ready for every game can sometimes be a challenge, but no matter how much of a rush you re in, do not put polyester uniforms in the dryer. The high heat can shrink the uniform and make letters and numbers crack, peel and bubble. The best option is to air dry clothes outside. For more OxiClean Tips, visit facebook.com/oxiclean or For further information, please contact Babe Ruth League Vice President Joseph Smiegocki at or at joe@baberuthleague.org. K&K Insurance From the first practice of the season to the World Series, K&K Insurance has you covered. They understand your insurance needs and have been the official insurance provider of Babe Ruth League, Inc. since Their program includes: Accident Medical General Liability Directors and Officers Liability Equipment & Contents Total commitment encompasses everything they do from competitive coverage to prompt claims resolution. K&K Insurance is here to help when you need them most. For further information, contact BR Headquarters at or K&K Insurance at To take advantage of these many services and products, visit